• 10 Biggest Cyber Security Mistakes Financial Advisors and Planners Make…And How to Avoid Them 

    • 9th October 2023
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: cybersecurity, Financial Services, Security
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    Financial advisors and planners rely on digital tools and platforms to manage their clients’ assets, provide investment advice, and streamline their operations. While these technological advancements have undoubtedly brought convenience and efficiency to the industry, they have also opened the door to a host of cybersecurity threats and challenges. Despite the growing awareness of these

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  • What Are Supply Chain Hacks (And Should You Get Prepared?) 

    • 28th September 2023
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Whether you’re steering the ship of a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) or heading up a large corporation, your supply chain is a complex network of relationships that reaches far beyond your immediate operations. While today’s connectivity and modern technology offer fantastic opportunities for efficiency and convenience, it also presents a growing concern: the risk

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  • AI Ready? What You Need to Get in Place for the Dawn of AI 

    • 1st September 2023
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Thanks to its responsive abilities, Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly common in the workplace, with many businesses now using it to help with their day-to-day operations. While AI tools like ChatGPT offer plenty of benefits, we all need to be aware of potential security concerns and best practices for safe usage.   In this blog, we’ll

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  • 7 Reasons Why ChatGPT May Be a Bigger Security Risk Than a Benefit

    • 28th April 2023
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised various industries, and will continue to do so. One of the most impactful examples is ChatGPT, an AI language model developed by OpenAI. ChatGPT has been widely used for multiple applications, including content generation, data analysis, and customer support. However, with the increasing reliance on AI, concerns about the potential

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  • 5 Common Myths About Cyber Security That Could Be Damaging Your Business 

    • 28th December 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, cybersecurity, Professional Services, ransomware, Security
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    As IT support specialists, we’re often approached with assumptions about cyber security. It’s very common for people to underestimate the risks that come with running a business, especially if IT isn’t your forte. Here we’re going to debunk some of the most common cyber security myths, to educate and protect business owners who could be

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  • Confused About Password Managers?

    • 20th September 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, cybersecurity, Security, Technology
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    We’ve written a new guide about digital IT transformations. It’s an overview of what it actually means to digitally transform your business (with some case studies), and the basics you need to consider before you make any big decisions.

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  • Why it’s So Important to Have a Digital Offboarding Process for Former Employees

    • 15th August 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Mark just quit unexpectedly! Not only do you have to find his replacement, you’ve just realised that Mark has a LOT of company data on his devices. Even if his devices are returned quickly, he also still has access to some of his company cloud accounts because it’s going to take a while to change

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  • The business owner’s complete guide to phishing

    • 11th August 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Business, cybersecurity, Security, Technology
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    We’ve written a new guide about digital IT transformations. It’s an overview of what it actually means to digitally transform your business (with some case studies), and the basics you need to consider before you make any big decisions.

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  • How Could my Construction Firm be at Risk of a Cyber-Attack?

    • 3rd August 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Construction is booming in the West Midlands. It has been for a few years – for example, with the Grand Central development, and the £57 million redevelopment of Alexandra Stadium and is going to continue for a while. There are a host of major transformation programmes including the £1.9 billion Smithfield scheme planned to create

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  • The Detrimental Impact of a Cyber Attack on the 3 Key Stages of Construction

    • 7th July 2022
    • Posted by: Mark Dodds
    • Category: Security
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    Most sectors are embracing new technologies and adopting new digital ways of working, but the construction industry is going through an unprecedented cultural shift. This means that the construction industry and its supply chains are at risk of being impacted by cyber-crime. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand how your organisation might

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